WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
